Libyan actors
Tracking developments of Libyan Actors in Libya’s security space including armed group activity, state security operations and political activities pertaining to Libya’s security.
Western – 3 August 2015
There was no discernable Western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 3 August 2015
Violence is also set to continue to rage in Derna where LNA troops are still fighting it out against militant forces belonging to the Derna Mujahideen Shura Council, while the Shura Council also fights IS.
Anti – 3 August 2015
In Benghazi, LNA forces aligned with the Tubruq government have launched a series of attacks during the past week.
Action – 13 July 2015
IS is continuing to make small but highly significant gains in central Libya. Having taken the town of Suwawa last week, this week saw it capture Wushka.
Western – 13 July 2015
There was no overt western response to jihadi threats in Libya this week.
Other – 13 July 2015
There was further fierce fighting in Benghazi this week as the Benghazi Revolutionaries Shura Council continued its push to expand its area of control. The Derna Mujahideen Shura Council is an entrenched as ever, and is feeling even more sure itself having all but driven IS out of the town.
Anti – 13 July 2015
The Misrata military and local councils called on all brigades to make themselves ready for action while Brigade 166, which withdrew from Sirte a few weeks ago, and is now based in Abu Ghrayn has been placed on high alert.
Action – 15 June 2015
IS made further gains in Sirte this week, taking control of a power plant to the west of the town on 9 June.
Western – 15 June 2015
US forces launched airstrikes against a militant base south of Ajdabiyya meant to target Mokhtar Belmokhtar.